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2026–27 FAFSA Specifications Guide (May 2025 Update)

College Aid Services

FSA has released the May 2025 update to the 202627 FAFSA Specifications Guide, a comprehensive resource for financial aid administrators, software developers, and data processing professionals. This guide provides detailed information on integrating and managing electronic FAFSA data within institutional systems.

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FAFSA Verification Update for Financial Aid Administrators: 2025-2026 Award Year

HEAG

As we prepare for the 2025-2026 FAFSA cycle, the U.S. Department of Education has issued important updates on verification requirements. Here’s what you need to know: 1. Tax and Income Verification: For students whose tax data is transferred directly from … Read more ».

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Breaking Down FAFSA: Understanding the Application Process

CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

The world of financial aid can be daunting, especially when it comes to understanding the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA is the way that students qualify for federal grants, loans, and work-study opportunities. Filing the FAFSA 101: In the past, the FAFSA was available in the fall.

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Another FAFSA Failure Will Delay Aid Payments

College Planners of America

The most recent failure in the rollout of the new Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) will leave many college students without critical financial aid as the fall semester approaches. Batch Corrections Batch corrections are aggregated digital changes to the FAFSA records of students. On July 30th, the U.S.

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Another FAFSA Failure Will Delay Aid Payments

College Planners of America

The most recent failure in the rollout of the new Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) will leave many college students without critical financial aid as the fall semester approaches. Batch Corrections Batch corrections are aggregated digital changes to the FAFSA records of students. On July 30th, the U.S.

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FSA Unveils Drafts of 2026-27 FAFSA and Submission Summary; Public Feedback Due by April 7th

College Aid Services

Federal Student Aid has released the drafts of the 2026-27 FAFSA application materials, with the financial aid community having until April 7, 2025, to submit their feedback for consideration.

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Council for Opportunity in Education Condemns President Trump’s Proposal to Eliminate Federal TRIO Programs 

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Hamm President Trumps newly released 2026 budget proposes the complete elimination of the Federal TRIO Programs, which have helped millions of low-income, first-generation students – including veterans, adult learners, and students with disabilities – succeed in higher education for over 60 years. WASHINGTON, D.C.

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